How far is Gateway, AK from Badger, AK?
The driving distance from Gateway, AK to Badger, AK is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gateway and Badger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gateway and Badger.
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Start on Joanne Drive
785 ft · 39 sec · Joanne Drive
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Turn left onto Regents Road
1124 ft · 50 sec · Regents Road
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Continue on East Duchess Drive
1982 ft · 2 min · East Duchess Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cottrell-Campus Drive
90 m · 6 sec · East Cottrell-Campus Drive
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Continue on South Georgeson Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · South Georgeson Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Trunk Road
67 m · 4 sec · Trunk Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trunk Road
1212 ft · 30 sec · Trunk Road
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Take the ramp right toward AK 3 North: Wasilla
2662 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Parks Highway
12.1 mi · 18 min · East Parks Highway
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Continue on West Parks Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Parks Highway
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Continue on George Parks Highway
301.4 mi · 6 hr 1 min · George Parks Highway
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Continue on Robert Mitchell Expressway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Robert Mitchell Expressway
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Keep slight right
1503 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richardson Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Richardson Highway
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Continue on New Richardson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · New Richardson Highway
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Turn left onto Rozak Road
679 ft · 19 sec · Rozak Road
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Continue on Old Richardson Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Richardson Highway
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Turn right
2885 ft · 4 min
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Turn left
1171 ft · 51 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gateway and Badger.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
George Parks Highway
Continue on George Parks Highway
301 mi · 06h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Gateway and Partly Sunny near Badger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gateway to Badger?
The road trip is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Healy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Gateway and 166.7 miles from Badger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM AKDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.08 one way or $116.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers around Gateway and Partly Sunny near Badger.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gateway and Badger. Straight-line distance: 229.22 mi (368.9 km).
#1 Gateway
Gateway is situated in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska, at an elevation of 207 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 61.5727800, -149.2408300 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Badger
Census-designated place in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska
| Population | 19,482 |
| Coordinates | 64.8000000, -147.5333300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Badger (-147.53333, 64.8)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $58.08 | $116.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $62.61 | $125.23 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $65.29 | $130.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $74.67 | $149.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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